Gadani:Director-General (DG) International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo, accompanied by Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, visited Gadani to review progress on modernization of the ship-breaking industry.

Provincial Minister for Planning and Development, Zahoor Buledi, Additional Chief Secretary Zahid Saleem, Commissioner Lasbela Saira Atta, and Deputy Commissioner Jam Jaddad Mandokhail welcomed the delegation. The DG ILO inspected plots three and four of the Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard, reviewing fire-fighting equipment and health and safety measures for waste-management workers.

Industrialists briefed the DG ILO on the Gadani Modernization Project, while a session at the BDA Complex highlighted operational activities of the yard. Zahoor Buledi noted that under the Hong Kong Convention, Pakistan is moving towards ship recycling and establishing green yards. He added that the provincial government has already approved legislation for ship-breaking.

Federal Minister, Chaudhry Salik Hussain stated that with federal support, work is underway on a Rs. 12 billion modernization project for the industry. He emphasized that the process of modernization under the Hong Kong Convention is progressing rapidly, with five companies already achieving compliance and 17 others in the certification process.

German firm GSR has provided guidelines for green yard planning. The DG ILO reviewed implementation of health, safety, and environmental standards, noting that adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and worker training has significantly reduced accidents.

Officials of the Pakistan Ship Breakers Association, including Rafiq Salam and Farukh Panjwani, welcomed the delegation. Association focal person Saleem-uz-Zaman highlighted ongoing efforts to transform the industry into a green yard, while member of the executive committee Rafiq Salam termed the DG ILO’s visit a positive development.

The ship-breaking industry in Pakistan remains a vital source of raw material for re-rolling mills and the steel sector, as well as a major provider of employment. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the maritime sector and blue economy, reinforcing the commitment of federal and provincial governments to industrial modernization and workers’ welfare.

Gadani:Director-General (DG) International Labour Organization (ILO), Gilbert F. Houngbo, accompanied by Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, visited Gadani to review progress on modernization of the ship-breaking industry.

Provincial Minister for Planning and Development, Zahoor Buledi, Additional Chief Secretary Zahid Saleem, Commissioner Lasbela Saira Atta, and Deputy Commissioner Jam Jaddad Mandokhail welcomed the delegation. The DG ILO inspected plots three and four of the Gadani Ship-Breaking Yard, reviewing fire-fighting equipment and health and safety measures for waste-management workers.

Industrialists briefed the DG ILO on the Gadani Modernization Project, while a session at the BDA Complex highlighted operational activities of the yard. Zahoor Buledi noted that under the Hong Kong Convention, Pakistan is moving towards ship recycling and establishing green yards. He added that the provincial government has already approved legislation for ship-breaking.

Federal Minister, Chaudhry Salik Hussain stated that with federal support, work is underway on a Rs. 12 billion modernization project for the industry. He emphasized that the process of modernization under the Hong Kong Convention is progressing rapidly, with five companies already achieving compliance and 17 others in the certification process.

German firm GSR has provided guidelines for green yard planning. The DG ILO reviewed implementation of health, safety, and environmental standards, noting that adherence to Standard Operating Procedures and worker training has significantly reduced accidents.

Officials of the Pakistan Ship Breakers Association, including Rafiq Salam and Farukh Panjwani, welcomed the delegation. Association focal person Saleem-uz-Zaman highlighted ongoing efforts to transform the industry into a green yard, while member of the executive committee Rafiq Salam termed the DG ILO’s visit a positive development.

The ship-breaking industry in Pakistan remains a vital source of raw material for re-rolling mills and the steel sector, as well as a major provider of employment. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the maritime sector and blue economy, reinforcing the commitment of federal and provincial governments to industrial modernization and workers’ welfare.